P-I archive: Historic Seattle scenes

December 31, 1975

P-I File

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The caption for this 1889 photo reads: The temporary tent building of the New York Paint Company which also sold oils, varnishes and glass. For many months after June 6, 1889, most Seattle business firms were set up in similar quarters.

P-I File

28of42

The caption for this 1889 photo reads: The temporary tent building of the New York Paint Company which also sold oils, varnishes and glass. For many months after June 6, 1889, most Seattle business firms were set up in similar quarters.